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Yohei Nakamura was born in Kanagawa, Japan. He started playing Violin when he was 6 years old. At age 15, he started playing Guitar which became his principal instrument.
After graduating from High school, Yohei went to Tokyo Communication Arts Institute (also know as Tokyo School of Music) to study music. After a year of study in Tokyo, he moved to Pasadena, CA to go to Los Angels Music Academy (LAMA). At LAMA, Yohei studied with Frank Gambale, Jeff Richman, Mike Shapiro, John Robinson, Ralgh Hamphry and many professional musicians in L.A.
After graduating from LAMA, Yohei went back to Japan and played in some Indie Rock bands for two years.
At age 22, Yohei moved to Boston to go to Berklee College of Music. He studied with many professor but he especially got influenced by David Fiuczynski, Wayne Krantz and Jamey Haddad.
Through many live shows with several bands in Boston, Yohei has played with various highly renowned artists such as Donovan, Susan Tedeschi, Lalah Hathaway, Abe Laboriel Sr. and Tavares.
In 2006, Yohei recorded guitar track in the song called "Knockin' At The Door" which was sung by Yumi Matsutoya, one of the most famous Pop singers in Japan.
In 2009, Yohei relocated to L.A. and launched a new musical career.
Hi Yohei.....we are still rehearsing.....the weather is great...cherry blossoms blooming everywhere......Yo....you missed the Sly Stone birthday party in Santa Monica.....George Clinton showed up with George Johnson from the Brothers Johnson.....it was like the 70's.....and this time the city didn't shut it down.....Hit me back and let me know how things are going....
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Hey check the March GUITAR PLAYER Magazine Issue page 91 to 94: "Any idea you have, you can take it up the fretboard through the different pentatonic fingerings," says Belkadi, demonstrating with the A minor/C major rising clusters in Example 16 and 17......
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